Mj New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the crust

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.

2. 2

   Make the filling

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until fully combined. Add in the vanilla extract and lemon juice, and mix until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

3. 3

   Assemble the cheesecake

   Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

4. 4

   Bake the cheesecake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Cool and chill

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

6. 6

   Prepare the raspberry coulis (optional)

   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh raspberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the raspberries break down, and the mixture thickens. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired.

7. 7

   Serve

   Slice the cheesecake and drizzle with raspberry coulis before serving.